K5W5
Triple W Airport
Raleigh, North CarolinaElevation 244 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
16/34
RWY 16154°T
RWY 34334°T
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Triple W Airport is in Raleigh, North Carolina. Field elevation 244 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerMATTEA WILLIAMS
Manager phone704-497-9824
AttendedIREG
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAK5W5
SectionalCHARLOTTE
Center (ARTCC)WASHINGTON
Flight service (AFSS)RALEIGH
RegionNorth Carolina
CountryUnited States
Coordinates35.6203, -78.7003
Distance from city11 NM SW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF122.700
UNICOM122.700
FREQUENCIES
Communications
122.7
CTAF/UNICOM
UNIC
122.700
CTAF
CTAF
122.700
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›BE ALERT FOR RISING TRRN ALL QUADS.
›VFR USE ONLY.
›DUSK-2400 ACTVT LIRL - CTAF. NO CTAF PRIOR TO DUSK.
›60 FT TREES 180 FT FROM THR OFFSET 111 FT RIGHT OF CNTRLN.
›75 FT TREES 0-200 FT FROM THR OFFSET 9 FT RIGHT OF CNTRLN; 52 FT TREES 0-200 FT FROM THR OFFSET 35 FT LEFT OF CNTRLN.
›CTLNG OBSTN EXCEEDS A 45 DEG SLP.
›CNTRLN MRKG ONLY.
›CNTRLN MRKG ONLY.
›NO THR LGTS.
›TWY LGTS ONE SIDE ONLY.
›TWR (500 FT AGL/ 826 FT MSL) APPROX 1.75 NM NW OF ARPT.
›NGT LDGS NOT RCMDD DUE TO NO THR LGTS.
›FOR CD CTC RALEIGH APCH AT 919-380-3144.
›DEER ON AND INVOF ARPT.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does K5W5 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for K5W5. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does K5W5 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for K5W5. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at K5W5?
K5W5 sits at 244 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for K5W5?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.